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Internet Safety

The Internet offers an array of entertainment and educational
resources for children but also presents some risks. Approximately
one in seven youths (10 to 17 years) experience a sexual
solicitation or approach while online.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is
committed to helping all audiences — from kids to parents and
guardians to law-enforcement officers and educators — learn the
aspects of Internet safety.

You can’t watch kids every minute, but you can use strategies to
help them benefit from the Internet and avoid its risks.

One of the most important yet simplest things you can do is talk to
your kids about the rewards and risks of
Internet use. We also encourage you to visit the following links for
more information and resources on internet safety.

NetSmartz: Teach children how to be safer on- and offline with NetSmartz,
NCMEC’s award-winning, interactive, educational safety program.
Learn more at NetSmartz.org.

NetSmartz411: Parents' and guardians' premier, online resource for answering
questions about Internet Safety, computers, and the Web. Learn more
at NetSmartz411.org.

CyberTipline: Has your child ever been sent inappropriate material by someone he
or she met online? Has your child ever inadvertently encountered
inappropriate material? You can make a report of these types of
incidents at CyberTipline.com or by calling 1-800-THE-LOST.